Festivals

Indianapolis (UTC-4)

Date

3rd October 2026

Jivitputrika Vrat / Jitiya

Tithi:

Krishna Ashtami upto 8:22 PM

Krishna Navami upto 6:24 PM +1

Nakshatra:

Ardra upto 4:00 PM

Punarvasu upto 2:44 PM +1

Vasara:Saturday

About

Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami at sunrise; a rigorous fast observed for the well-being and long life of children.

Significance:

Jivitputrika Vrat, or Jitiya, is a supreme expression of maternal love. Mothers fast without water to seek the protection of Lord Jimutavahana for their children, emphasizing the spiritual power of a mother's prayers.

Rituals & Puja Vidhi:

1. Nirjala Vrat: Observing a strict fast without water for the entire day. 2. Jitiya Puja: Worshipping the deity with offerings of seasonal fruits and flowers. 3. Katha: Listening to the traditional stories associated with the vrat's origins.